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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
House Democrats to approve police overhaul as Senate stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are set to approve a far-reaching policing overhaul, a moment heavy with emotion and symbolism after the collapse of a Senate GOP bill to address the
A Small earthquake strikes near west Alabama town
BERRY, Ala. (AP) — A small earthquake rumbled near a town in west Alabama on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Trump tweets about plan for BLM mural in front of his Tower
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has taken issue with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to paint "Black Lives Matter" in giant letters on the street in front of Trump's namesake Manhattan tower.
North Carolina speedway owner offers 'Bubba Rope' for sale
DANBURY, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a North Carolina racetrack advertised “Bubba Rope” for sale in a social media marketplace days after NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, who is Black, announced a noose had been found in …
Fund of up to $630 million for Jeffrey Epstein victims opens
NEW YORK (AP) — A fund set up to compensate victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein opened for claims Thursday, enabling dozens of women attacked by the financier when they were as young as 14 to seek a cu…
Pope moves against Polish bishop accused of hiding predators
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has ordered a Polish bishop to leave his central diocese and let someone else run it while he is under investigation for covering up cases of sexual abuse that were featured in a second cle…
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian aircraft that came near Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two Russian aircraft that came within 50 miles (80 kilometers) of Unimak Island along Alaska's Aleutian chain were intercepted late Wednesday, military officials said Thursday.
Virus whistleblower alleges ongoing retaliation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government whistleblower ousted from a leading role in battling COVID-19 alleged Thursday that the Trump administration has intensified its campaign to punish him for revealing shortcomings in t…
The Latest: Imported infections a growing concern in Europe
MADRID — The official in charge of Spain’s response to COVID-19 says imported infections are a growing source of concern as Europe readies to welcome more visitors.
Ex-officer facing charges for kneeling on Black woman's neck
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida police officer was charged Thursday with battery and misconduct for allegedly kneeling on a Black woman's neck outside a Miami-area strip club months ago.
California to vote on 1st-in-US electric truck sales rule
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators are scheduled to approve new rules on Thursday that would force automakers to sell more electric work trucks and delivery vans, a first-of-its-kind rule aimed at help…
The Latest: Union wants Disney to delay opening Florida park
ORLANDO, Fla. — The union representing actors at Walt Disney World said Thursday that the company should postpone welcoming back guests at its Florida parks, which are scheduled to reopen next month after being clo…
State attorney: Tampa police justified in fatal shooting
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — There will be no charges filed against Tampa police officers who fatally shot a 26-year-old Black man who pulled a gun on them and rammed a patrol car during a traffic stop in April, Florida pros…
Africa urges no 'obstacles' to a COVID-19 vaccine for all
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Governments around the world should “remove all obstacles” to swift and equitable distribution of any successful COVID-19 vaccine, including by making all intellectual property and technologies …
Pakistan's prime minister says US 'martyred' bin Laden
Islamabad (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister said on Thursday that the United States “martyred” the al-Qaida leader and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden, a term that reflected a subtle stab at Washingt…